Ronni Pedersen, Cloud Architect at Apento
Microsoft endpoint management and security, from the field.
I help organisations secure and manage their devices and identities with Microsoft Intune, Entra and Defender. Microsoft MVP since 2008, today in Security and Windows, and host of Workplace Ninja User Group Denmark.

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IntuneEnterprise MobilityIdentity and AccessSecurityWindows DeploymentConfiguration ManagerPowerShellCommunity
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New to the blog? These are the articles readers come back to most, plus my take on moving to the cloud.
- 2024Successful Adoption of a “Cloud First” StrategyHello, cloud enthusiasts! Today, we’re going to delve into the lessons learned from successful adoption of a “cloud…
- 2017Missing “UserType” attribute in Azure ADOver the years, I’ve created multiple labs, so that I can test different scenarios. One of my first “cloud only” Azure…
- 2016How to Access the MBAM BitLocker Recover Keys directly in SQLToday I was working with a customer that wanted upgrade MBAM from 2.0 to 2.5 SP1. It was a simple stand-alone…
- 2019Azure AD: Authentication Administrator Role is now availableMicrosoft has released a few new Administrator roles in Azure AD, one of them is the Authentication Administrator, that…
- ReferenceWMI QueryThe following WMI queries can be used as inspiration when working with driveres and other OS Deployment stuff…
Latest articles
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Notes from Microsoft TechTalks.fi 2016
Thanks to everyone who attended my sessions earlier today @ MS TechTalks in Helsinki. Here are the links that we used during the presentation. Recordings should be available…
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SCUG.DK is now on YouTube !
System Center User Group Denmark (SCUG.DK) was founded in 2009 with the main goal to help IT Pro’s to design, deploy and manage IT solutions using Microsoft System…
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Configuration Manager 1602: No update available
Friday Microsoft released the 1602 update to System Center Configuration Manager, and Monday morning I had a scheduled a new SCCM/Intune hybrid project starting at one of my…
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Now Available: Update 1602 for System Center Configuration Manager
Today, Microsoft has released the first update for the current branch of System Center Configuration Manager! The latest version of Configuration Manager is now 1602. Lots of cool…
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Microsoft Cloud Roadshow, Copenhagen here we come…
This week Microsoft are kicking off the Cloud Roadshow event in Copenhagen, where you have the opportunity to meet me and many of my co-workers. So if you…
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How to Access the MBAM BitLocker Recover Keys directly in SQL
Today I was working with a customer that wanted upgrade MBAM from 2.0 to 2.5 SP1. It was a simple stand-alone configuration with a two server setup. Deployed…
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Join me at the What’s new in Windows 10 IT Innovation Series Event
What’s new in Windows 10 Enterprise: Increasing Security, Predictability, and Compatibility Experience the most innovative and reliable Windows yet! Windows 10 brings increased stability and predictability to your…
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Windows 10 Innovation Series, Pictures, Notes and Links
Thanks to all attending the Microsoft IT Camps on Windows 10 Enterprise features and management. Here are some pictures and notes/links that we used during the workshop. Additional…
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Microsoft IT innovation series: Windows 10 in the Enterprise
Hey Danes, November is your chance to get smart about Windows 10 in the enterprise. Join our deployment expert Ronni Pedersen as he tours our great nation to…
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MVP Summit Hall of Fame (2009-2015)
The MVP summit 2015 is almost over, and it’s time to go home. Its been a great week with lots of information and discussions about the future of…
Speaking and community
I speak at conferences and user groups across Europe, and host Workplace Ninja User Group Denmark, where admins share what works in real deployments.
Next up
- 13 November 2026Workplace Ninja User Group Denmark – November 2026Online
- 11 December 2026Workplace Ninja User Group Denmark – December 2026Online
- 9-10 February 2027ELDK27 – Experts Live DenmarkCopenhagen, Denmark
- Intune Master Class 9 Feb, 09:00
- Edge Management Service – the modern way to manage Edge 10 Feb, 11:30